Developing Performance Measures and Evaluation Plans for Complex Proposals

Federal grants are notoriously complicated. Definitions and requirements for goals, objectives, impact, outcomes, indicators, performance measures, and similar terms are not always consistent, nor are expectations for what grantees must do to measure and report on their progress. Large foundations and grants from local, regional and state governmental entities may pose similar challenges. This workshop is intended for development and program staff who work on complex grant proposals to assist in navigating application requirements and coming up with no-nonsense plans to meet funders’ expectations.

About the Presenter: Leslie Scheuler, Ph.D.
Leslie has worked as a consultant, trainer and researcher with nonprofit organizations, educational and arts/cultural institutions, grant-makers and businesses for more than 25 years to support them in positive impacts for clients, other stakeholders, and communities. With degrees in music, social work and social science research, Leslie’s work has been funded by the Missouri Foundation for Health, the Incarnate Word Foundation, the Jefferson Memorial Community Foundation, the Regional Arts Commission, the St. Louis County Children’s Services Fund, the Missouri Arts Council, the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Ford Foundation, and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation (among others). Her international experience includes projects in Cameroon, South Africa, Honduras, the Philippines, Thailand, Azerbaijan, Macedonia, Israel, Morocco, and Indonesia.
Leslie received her PhD in social science research as well as her MSW from the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis. In addition to human services, public health and community change, Leslie’s special interests include community-based arts and outreach, arts education, and cultural exchange/arts diplomacy.